47-year-old man has been chronically fatigued for the one year. Past history shows he is suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis and taking medications for the relief. His labs show: Decreased serum iron, TIBC and its saturation, with increased serum ferritin. Hb is 10mg/dL The most likely type of anemia in this patient is

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47-year-old man has been chronically fatigued for the one year. Past history shows he is suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis and taking medications for the relief. His labs show: Decreased serum iron, TIBC and its saturation, with increased serum ferritin. Hb is 10mg/dL The most likely type of anemia in this patient is

 

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